Special COPD Broadcast: “Remembering Leonard”

During the month of November, PBS is airing a special film: “Remembering Leonard.” This film looks at the life and legacy of Leonard Nimoy and his battle with COPD. The documentary was produced and directed by Nimoy’s daughter, Julie, and son-in-law, David Knight.

Nimoy, best known for playing the role of Spock in the “Star Trek” television and movie franchise, passed away from complications with COPD in 2015 at the age of 83. He was an actor, writer, producer, director, poet, voiceover artist, and photographer, with a creative career spanning decades. After Nimoy’s passing, Julie and her husband dedicated themselves to make this film as a way to contine her father’s legacy and message to bring greater awareness to the disease. They worked with various organizations, including the AARC, to produce the film.

The film includes interviews of Nimoy’s family, as well as never-before-seen home videos and photographs